Actuary - Associate-Director Level

Berkshire Hathaway•Middle City West, PA

3d•$120,000 - $190,000•Hybrid

About The Position

About us: Good things are happening at Berkshire Hathaway GUARD Insurance Companies. We provide Property & Casualty insurance products and services through a nationwide network of independent agents and brokers. Our companies are all rated A+ "Superior" by AM Best (the leading independent insurance rating organization) and ultimately owned by Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway group - one of the financially strongest organizations in the world! Headquartered in Wilkes-Barre, PA, we employ over 1,000 individuals (and growing) and have offices across the country. Our vision is to be a leading small business insurance provider nationwide. Founded upon an exceptional culture and led by a collaborative and inclusive management team, our company's success is grounded in our core values: accountability, service, integrity, empowerment, and diversity. We are always in search of talented individuals to join our team and embark on an exciting career path! We are seeking an Actuary (Associate to Director-level) who is interested in making significant contributions to our efforts to transform GUARD into a top tier commercial insurer. In our agile and fast-paced environment, your work will have a direct impact on results. This position is a vocal leader within the department and in working with business partners as we profitably develop and grow our suite of commercial insurance products, including business owners, general liability, and commercial property insurance. The successful candidate will be responsible for completing pricing analyses, making significant contributions to various projects aimed at developing new products, and monitoring and maintaining profitability, and leading, training, and mentoring junior actuarial staff. Please note the position will be filled at a level appropriate to the candidate's experience and qualifications.

Requirements

FCAS, ACAS or near-ACAS with five or more years of actuarial experience and at least two years of actuarial pricing experience required
Exposure to General Liability or Commercial Property Pricing
Exceptional attention to detail to ensure accuracy and reliability of results
Ability to communicate results and assumptions
Experience collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data and model results
Results-oriented with the ability to adjust priorities when necessary
Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future sponsorship

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of VBA, SQL, Python is preferred

Responsibilities

Provide strategic input and collaborate with business partners, such as Claims and Product, to profitably grow our commercial business portfolio
Organize and lead the completion of actuarial analyses for commercial business products, including business owners and GL
Manage multiple assignments independently and simultaneously with a focus on timeliness and accuracy
Ensure appropriate documentation is maintained that allows other actuarial staff members to understand and recreate the work product
Prioritize and drive industry research, studies, and analyses to support actuarial projects
Communicate results, including insights and recommendations within the department, to other departments, and to senior leadership
Train and mentor team members as appropriate and advocate for their continued development

Benefits

Competitive compensation
Healthcare benefits package that begins on first day of employment
401K retirement plan with company match and profit sharing
Generous paid vacation and sick time
Hybrid work schedule (three days in the office, two days from home)
Work/life balance schedule - no nights or weekends/closed for all major holidays
Longevity awards (every 5 years of employment receive a generous monetary award to be used toward a vacation)
Tuition reimbursement after six months of employment
Numerous opportunities for continued training and career advancement
And much more!